Whitstable is a coastal town in Kent, famous for its oysters and seafood…what more does it have to offer…. read more!

Getting there

• • To give you an idea of travel times from London St Pancras, on the fast train, takes about 1 hour 11 minutes, the other takes about 1.5 hours.

• From Canterbury to Whitstable 25 minutes by car.

What to do

• • Beach Walk – a long promenade that runs along he coast of Whitstable, take in the salty air, checking out the harbour, the brightly coloured beach huts and quaint houses that overlook the sea.

• • There is boat trips to check out the local seals that you can get from the harbour.

• • Harbour Market – a place to buy unique souvenirs and artwork from your home, lots of little Knick knacks remember your visit

• • The main town has lots of boutique style shopping if that’s is something you would be looking for.

• There is also a castle if you want to peruse some local history.

Where to eat

• • Oysters – the are lots of places to try these along the coastal walk or in the town. Locally fished and fresh.

• • Beer and a view try The Neptune on the seafront, try out the local lager Whitstable bay and enjoy the views.

• • Fish and chips while there are lots on the main coast, we went into the town and grabbed some from Ossies on the main road, we went and found a bench facing the sea and these were the best fish and chips we have eaten.

• • They are also traditional English pubs dotted around all ready to serve you.

• Seafood- in the harbour there are lots of places to have seafood crab, cockles, winkles etc.

Other Things to Know

• • Currency – Sterling/ pound

• • Cost – dependant on what you’re doing

• • Weather – in September the weather can be a little unpredictable, when we went it was 21 degrees

• • Tipping – normal 10-15% of bill depending on service

• TIP – parking is £1.70 an hour in car parks if your coming by car, try parking in a residential street, keeping you eye out for permit parking.

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